high school system redesign project source: larry langley, president michael dewitte, chairman new...
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High School SystemRedesign Project
Source: Larry Langley, President Michael DeWitte, Chairman New Mexico Business Roundtable
Our Agenda Today• Introduction of the “Team”• Building from HB 212….the Foundation• Presenting our Process• Status and Recommendations
– Collaborative Regional Networks (CRN’s)– National Lab Network for Education Enrichment
• exploration of tax rebate as to shared funding• $500K rebate/credit
– Personnel Policy Change for PED and Districts– Evaluation Study as to teacher induction and licensing
• $250K– Continued Support and Partnership
• Comments from Team Members• Close
Our Team MembersShelby Alexander, Grants HSCindy Anderson, Roswell Goddard HSRebecca Belletto, NM HEDVern Bia, Indian Education PEDCarla Chavez, Taos HSRoseann Cochran, Rio Rancho HSLaJuana Coleman, Rio Rancho HSCatherine Cross Maple, PEDMichael DeWitte, Sandia LabsSharon Fox, Bernalillo HSYvonne Garcia, New ABQ NW HS Joyce Kaser, West ED
Marc Wunder, Sen Bingaman OfficeLarry Langley, NM Business RoundtableSusan Leddick, PKR, Inc.Bruce McClure, Sandia LabsCarolyn Paez, Silver City HSPatricia Parkinson, PEDLinda Sink, Albuquerque HSMike Stanton, ConsultantNancy Stewart, Central NMCCGary Tripp, NM Activities AssociationCorrine Trujillo, Belen HSBarbara Vigil-Lowder, Bernalillo PSPauline Watchman, Navajo Nation
NM Business Roundtable Our Role in this process…..
• LESC requested our engagement• We assembled the team….a great team• Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Labs funded the
effort• We selected the approach
– A Systems Approach
• We facilitated the entire process….– Participated….yet, the key players were the
Teachers and Administrators...and other contributing stakeholders
Protecting America’s Protecting America’s Competitive Edge Competitive Edge
(PACE – Energy, S. 2197)(PACE – Energy, S. 2197)Senators Domenici (R-NM), Bingaman (D-NM), Senators Domenici (R-NM), Bingaman (D-NM),
Alexander (R-TN), and Mikulski (D-MD)Alexander (R-TN), and Mikulski (D-MD)
National Sense of Urgency
WorkforceReady Lifelong
Learners
ResponsibleCitizens
Partnerships
Vocational Training or ApprenticeshipReady
2-4 Yr College or University Ready
Students
Educators
Parents
Technology
Government
BusinessPuttin
g the P
uzzle Together
Yet, we have HB 212 !Building from the foundation of HB 212Prepared High School Graduates
We have a dream.…access…outcomes…
Student Success
Rural SchoolNo AP Teachers/Courses
Access LimitedCoursework and Relevance?
What is a Mechanical Engineer?
Mario Both want to be an Engineer
Suzie
Urban SchoolAP Teachers/Courses
Engineering ClubsRelevance
Special SeminarsRole Models
How do we provide opportunity forequity in access and outcome?
The Approach– Examined System ….in context of its environment…..first time !
– Stand in the future….. ….as past-free as possible…no finger pointing
– Team of education and business professionals
– Input from diverse set stakeholders
– It’s about student success
– It takes innovation and accountability from all of us
EducationSystem
Set of Interacting Problems Facing the NM High School Redesign Team
MechanisticPersonnel
PoliciesRegulated
Environment
Culture of Stabilityand Tradition
Strategy ofSelf-Preservation
Uncertainty about the
Future MechanisticStructures
threatensstimulatesmore rules
contributesto
contributes to
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reinforces
contributes to
reinforces
contributesto
reinf
exertspoliticalpressure
reinforces
exerts political pressure on
contributes to
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contributesto
Set of Interacting Problems Facing the NM High School Redesign Team
MechanisticPersonnel
PoliciesRegulated
Environment
Culture of Stabilityand Tradition
Strategy ofSelf-Preservation
Uncertainty about the
Future MechanisticStructures
threatensstimulatesmore rules
contributesto
contributes to
contributesto
reinforces
contributes to
reinforces
contributesto
reinf
exertspoliticalpressure
reinforces
exerts political pressure on
contributes to
contributesto
contributesto
Set of Interacting Problems Facing the NM High School Redesign Team
MechanisticPersonnel
PoliciesRegulated
Environment
Culture of Stabilityand Tradition
Strategy ofSelf-Preservation
Uncertainty about the
Future MechanisticStructures
threatensstimulatesmore rules
contributesto
contributes to
contributesto
reinforces
contributes to
reinforces
contributesto
reinf
exertspoliticalpressure
reinforces
exerts political pressure on
contributes to
contributesto
contributesto
Set of Interacting Problems Facing the NM High School Redesign Team
MechanisticPersonnel
PoliciesRegulated
Environment
Culture of Stabilityand Tradition
Strategy ofSelf-Preservation
Uncertainty about the
Future MechanisticStructures
threatensstimulatesmore rules
contributesto
contributes to
contributesto
reinforces
contributes to
reinforces
contributesto
reinf
exertspoliticalpressure
reinforces
exerts political pressure on
contributes to
contributesto
contributesto
Rule-MakingResistance to Change
Locks Down
• Challenged and engaged students
• Meeting individualized needs of students
• Relevance thru project-based learning
• Flexibility and choice…..class, pace and schedule
Stakeholders want the high school system to be student-focused
DesignSpecifications
• Lifelong learning skills
• Use of modern technologies and multiple resources.
• High quality teachers
• Respect and build on our cultures
• Safe, secure, cost-effective facilities
• Authentic assessments of student proficiency..
They specify critical aspects of the high school system
DesignSpecifications
Must look at constraints and barriers
Teacher and Classroom
School and District
PolicyStatute
StudentSuccess
How will we know this is an improvement?What will we measure?
• Standard Test Scores (disaggregated)• Attendance (Students and Teachers)• Internships/Jobs and Alignment to Career Pathways• Parent and Business Involvement in Schools• Graduation Rates (General and Cohort)• Students enrolled in alternative delivery methods• Students enrolled in Remedial Courses in College
Now all we have to do isconnect the dots….right?
Student SuccessInnovation
Accountability
CollaborativeRegionalNetworks
Strategic BusinessPartnerships
TechnologyIntegration
Policy &
Statutes
ScheduleFlexibility
PersonalizedProgram of Study
Strategic PrioritiesTarget Elements
“Curriculum is often irrelevant for those without a destination in mind.”
Statewide Eventand Partnership
School to World…a strategic business partnership…
• Support the development of Collaborative Regional Networks• In partnership with NM PED and NMBREE
• National Lab Network for Education Enrichment• Up to $500K GRT Rebate for Travel/Meals similar to
Small Business Technical Assistance Program• AFRL, LANL, SNL and WSMR
• Personnel Policy Changes
• Evaluation of Teacher Induction and Licensing• $250K for an independent study to examine process and provide recommendation/benchmark
• Continued Support and Partnership with “us.”
Call to Action: Our “ask list” for LESC
Course/Experience Options Size and/or Location of HS
Delivery Rural or Small School Urban or Large School
Classroom?
Regional?
Distance Learning?
Web-Conferencing?
M.DeWitte
Institutes?
Calculus AB/BCAP Physics Speakers
AP Physics
Calculus AB/BC
Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering
Engineering EngineeringSpeakers Speakers
Suzie Mario
How do we help both succeed?
Access, Opportunity & Outcomes
Course/Experience Options Size and/or Location of HS
Delivery Rural or Small School Urban or Large School
In the HS Classroom
Collaborative Regional Network (CRN) Programs
Interactive Web-based Programs (e-learning)
Web-Conferencing
M.DeWitte
Institutes - Summer/Weekend
Calculus AB/BCAP Physics Speakers
AP Physics
Calculus AB/BC
Pre-Engineering Pre-Engineering
Engineering EngineeringSpeakers Speakers
Access, Opportunity & Outcomes
Summary
• Our effort is based on HB 212 as foundation• Our redesign work is a framework next steps• Our funding request includes two parts:
– $250K for Special Study as to Teacher Induction and Licensure
– Exploration of a GRT rebate for fund National Lab’s role in improving professional development and education
• Our team was awesome.• We…all…learned a lot about the system and about
each other• We are still a team and are committed to continue the
journey for our future - Your and Our Children
Let’s keep our eye on the prize
Student Success
Keep the Dream Alive !
Dreams can come true
Dreams do come true !…..Successful Students !